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Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to the ICE raids that are taking place across the United States:

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions to address the gun violence epidemic in America:

“I thank the President for stepping up and taking action where the Republican Congress has repeatedly refused to do so. Gun violence kills 88 Americans every day. In Chicago last year, almost 3,000 people were the victims of gun violence.

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after voting for legislation to fund the government:

“I supported the compromise Omnibus funding bill that prevented another disastrous government shut-down, a bill that had some important achievements as well as some provisions that I strongly oppose.

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement announcing that Heather Sawyer will be the Democratic Staff Director of the Select Panel to Attack Women’s Health:

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement after voting against legislation that would make nearly $700 billion in unpaid-for tax breaks permanent:

“Could Republicans be anymore hypocritical when it comes to deficits and spending? When it comes funding healthcare for first responders, seniors or education for students, Republicans insist that every dime must be paid-for. But when their friends in the business community or other wealthy special interests need their tax breaks renewed, the increase to the deficit no longer matters.

Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to the Federal Reserve’s decision to increase interest rates:

Today, negotiators in Paris reached a major climate agreement. Rep. Schakowsky issued the following statement in response:

"I thank and commend President Obama, Secretary Moniz, Secretary Kerry, their staffs, and our global partners who achieved this monumental agreement. I believe it will go down as one of the crowning achievements of the 21st Century.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 4235, The Women’s Pension Protection Act. Earlier in the year Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Senate version of the legislation: